The Crater Lake Ski Patrol is a vital part of winter operations at Crater Lake National Park.The Patrollers provide much needed assistance to park staff to help ensure that visitors have a safe and enjoyable visit.Patrollers help with a variety of winter tasks includingproviding visitor contact and information, maintaining informational, regulatory and warning signs as well as marking ski trails. They participate in Preventative Search & Rescue (PSAR), assist park personnel in emergency, search and rescue, and medical incidents, and maintain ski patrol, medical, and search and rescue equipment.

All Patrollers are requiredto attend two separate weekend trainings at Crater Lake, work at least 6 days/year, and have at least a current First Aid card and CPR/AED certificate.